In this third of a series of articles that recount three principal events that occurred during the past year in the development of a particular North Carolina city, Moore discusses the city of Wilmington. One was an increase in the amount of tonnage handled by the city's port facilities.

The Marine Science Academy in Wilmington offers a variety of unique experiences that are beneficial to any high schooler interested in majoring in marine science. The courses are rigorous and some students have had to transfer over several counties to attend, but to them it is worth it.